Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) begins trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over crimes against humanity related to 2024 student-led protests.

• Prosecution describes Hasina as the “nucleus of all crimes” and calls for maximum penalty.

• Hasina’s two top aides, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullaah Al Mamun, are co-accused.

• The major charge is killings and tortures to tame the Students Against Press Trust of India, DHAKA Discrimination (SAD)-led violent street campaign that toppled her Awami League government.

• Mr. Mamun is in custody and will be the “approver” in the case